How much does a taxi cost from JFK Airport to Manhattan?

Taxis at JFK Airport charge a flat fare of $70 for trips between the airport and Manhattan. Taxis impose a $5.00 surcharge during peak hours (4-8 p.m. weekdays, excluding holidays), for a fare of $75.00. There is also a NY State tax of 50 cents added to trips within New York, but not for trips to NJ.



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Questions answered about Uber/Lyft from JFK airport Uber/Lyft and Taxis charge using a different rate calculation so the pricing varies. Because of this taxis are cheaper in New York City when traffic is slow, while Uber is cheaper in most other cases.

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AirTrain + Subway from JFK to Manhattan This is by far the cheapest (and surprisingly easy) option to get from JFK to wherever you are staying. Using a combination of the light rail AirTrain to connect with the subway system is a very easy way to reach Manhattan.

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Taxis at JFK Airport charge a flat fare of $70 for trips between the airport and Manhattan. Taxis impose a $5.00 surcharge during peak hours (4-8 p.m. weekdays, excluding holidays), for a fare of $75.00. There is also a NY State tax of 50 cents added to trips within New York, but not for trips to NJ.

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Travel with some cash, as it means you can easily tip your taxi driver, porter or waiter. Tipping in New York or rest of America, it is generally 15 to 20% of bill. Travel with some cash, as it means you can easily tip your taxi driver, porter or waiter.

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JFK Taxi Information: Taxis at JFK Airport charge a flat fare of $70 for trips between the airport and Manhattan. Taxis impose a $5.00 surcharge during peak hours (4-8 p.m. weekdays, excluding holidays), for a fare of $75.00.

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How to hail a cab in NYC
  1. Get on a street that's headed in the direction you want to go. ...
  2. Step to the edge of the sidewalk. ...
  3. Do NOT wave your hand frantically (please, it looks ridiculous). ...
  4. When you see a cab, stretch your hand in the air.


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You can pay for your NYC taxi ride either in cash or via debit/credit cards. All taxi drivers are obligated to accept both payment methods.

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How Much to Tip a Taxi Driver. You should tip your taxi driver at least 15 to 20% of your trip fare. If you think of giving anything less than 10%, you might as well leave without tipping at all. If your fare is less than $10, leave a tip of not less than a dollar.

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